Ref: HP647-1774

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Group Head of Audit (Beirut)

The Head Internal Audit is responsible for planning and directing a comprehensive risk-based Internal Audit Program. He is also responsible for planning and conducting financial, operational, compliance and internal control audits. The role evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended.

STRATEGIC:
- Prepare an internal audit charter for approval of the Audit Committee (reporting to Board of Directors), Establish internal audit processes and policies and set internal control standards for effective audit, through professional guidance, development and maintenance of an audit guidelines manual.
- Lead the internal audit function, ensuring adherence to Audit Committee audit policies, regulatory authority guidelines and approved audit and accounting standards and ensuring proper planning, reporting and timely execution by staff
- Review new and existing policies and plans relating to activity or function under audit review.
- Provide leadership, expertise and professional advice to the Audit Committee on internal audit matters and departmental self-audit to ensure that the company’s objectives are supported with the right audit program.
- Monitor adherence of all functions to internal control policies and procedures

OPERATIONAL:
- Prepare a risk–based annual audit plan detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities
- Design internal audit procedures and work programs to ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on high risk areas
- Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of established internal controls and procedures
- Conduct strategic audit
- Supervise IT audit
- Update the company audit plan and manual as per the latest standards
- Conduct audit at the subsidiaries levels and develop for each subsidiary the audit plan etc.
- Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks
- Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management
- Ensure that audit observations and recommendations are clearly presented and agreed to by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly
- Monitor the timely implementation of all agreed upon recommendations
- Perform special reviews/audits as and when requested by the Audit Committee.
- Participation in project work where applicable.

KEY INTERACTIONS:
- Audit Committee
- Board of Directors
- CEO, CFO, COO
- Senior Management
- Legal
- Department Heads
- External Auditors
- External consultation

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters/MBA is preferred or professional qualification such as CPA, CIA or CA
- 8-10 years in financial and operations audit and risk management; experience in one of the Big 4 audit firms is highly desirable
- Knowledge of risk based auditing approach and COSO Internal Control Framework
- Thorough knowledge of auditing methodology, procedures and techniques, accounting and auditing standards
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent organizational, team leadership and problem solving skills
- ERP experience is an advantage

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
  • Banking, Finance & Legal
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
  • Human Resources & Training
  • Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
  • Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Executive Recruitment
  • Emiratization Solutions
  • Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
  • Managed Service Provider Solutions
  • Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
  • Outsourced Staffing Solutions

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